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Selected Publications

Pinto, R. M. Blending Personal Performance and Visual Art. (2024). In S. C. Konrad & M. Sela-Amit (Eds.). Social Work and the Arts: Grounds for New Horizons. New York: Oxford University Press.

Arthur, M., & Pinto, R. M. Conducting Online Research in the Era of COVID: Theater-Based Methods to Study HIV-Stigma. (2024). In S. C. Konrad & M. Sela-Amit (Eds.). Social Work and the Arts: Grounds for New Horizons. New York: Oxford University Press.

Pinto, R.M., Hall, E., Im, V., Lee, C., Park, E. Disruptions to HIV services due to the COVID pandemic in the USA: a state-level stakeholder perspective. BMC Health Serv Res 24, 196 (2024).

Im, V. & Pinto, R. M. Expanding Knowledge About Music and Well-Being in Carceral Settings: A Methodological Review. (2024). Int J Offender Ther Comp Criminology, 9:306624X231219210. doi: 10.1177/0306624X231219210. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38196083.

Im V. & Pinto,  R. M. (2023). Music and well-being in carceral settings: a scoping review. Arts Health, 12:1-17. doi: 10.1080/17533015.2023.2251513. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37697979.

Windsor, L., Benoit, E., Pinto, R. M., Sarol, J. (2022). Optimization of a new adaptive intervention using the SMART Design to increase COVID-19 testing among people at high risk in an urban community. Trials, 14;23(1):310. doi: 10.1186/s13063-022-06216-w. PMID: 35421999; PMCID: PMC9009493.

Pinto, R. M. (2022). Realm of the Dead: A Mixed-Media Installation Performance. Ground Works. © 2022 by Rogério Meireles Pinto is licensed under CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0. Published: September 20, 2022.

Pinto, R. M. (2022). Autoethnographic playwriting and performance for self-healing and advocacy. In Ephratt Huss & Eltje Bos (Editors). Social Work Research Using Arts-Based Methods (pp. 45-54). Policy Press/Bristol University Press: UK.

Windsor, L., Benoit, E., Pinto, R. M., Gwadz, M., & Thompson, W. (2021). Enhancing Behavioral Intervention Science: Using Community Based Participatory Research Principles with the Multiphase Optimization Strategy. Translational Behavioral Medicine, ibab032.

Selected Visual Art, Creative Writing & Performance

Pinto, R. M. (Forthcoming). “Freire and Drama: Anti-Oppression and Healing in the arts & Marília, a play.” Bloomsbury, London.

Pinto, R. M. (2024). Embodying Grief, and Gender and Immigrant Identities. Juried Exhibit. Lane Hall Exhibit Space, University of Michigan. January through July/August, 2024.

Pinto, R. M. (2023). Dramaturg: Confessions of a Menopausal Femme Fatale: A Stand up Storytelling Concert. Written/Performed by Satori Shakoor. Detroit Public Theater: July 21-23.

Pinto, R. M. (2023). Alien: Sculpture from the Realm of the Dead. The International Human Trafficking and Social Justice Conference. Virtual Exhibit. The University of Toledo, OH, USA. September 20-22.

Pinto, R. M. Realm of the Dead – Installation Performance. Commissioned Site-Specific 

·       Fall, 2021, University of Michigan, University of Michigan, School of Social Work Atrium.

·       Fall, 2022, a2ru National Conference, University of Michigan, School of Social Work Atrium.

Pinto, R. M. Marília – Stage Play: Author and performer. 

·       July, 2016, Vrystaat Kunstefees (Afrikaans/English arts festival), University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, Vrystaat, South Africa.

·       November, 2015, United Solo Festival, Theatre Row, NYC. Winner, Best Documentary Script: http://unitedsolo.org/us/marilia-2015/. 

Pinto, R. M. (2014). Short Documentary: Coalition for Women Prisoners

9th Annual Harlem International Film Festival. Conceiver and Interviewer)

Pinto, R. M. (2012). Anjos – “Fragments” – Poetry

Chelsea Station Issue #3, Chelsea Station Editions, NYC.

Education

NIMH Postdoctoral Fellowship on HIV Prevention and Sexuality Research. HIV Center for Clinical and Behavioral Studies, New York State Psychiatric Institute and Columbia University, 2003-2006

Ph.D., Social Work: Columbia University School of Social Work, NY, 2003 (Commencement Speaker)

Master of Philosophy: Columbia University, New York, 2002

Master of Social Work: Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Yeshiva University, New York, 1997

B.S., Biological Science: Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil, 1986 (Valedictorian)

ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

2021–23

Associate Dean Research & Innovation: University of Michigan School of Social Work

2016

Professor: University of Michigan School of Social Work

2015

Associate Professor: University of Michigan School of Social Work

2010-15

Associate Professor: Columbia University School of Social Work

2006-10

Assistant Professor: Columbia University School of Social Work

Selected Professional Service

National

National

Scientific Reviewer National Institutes of Health

2015-19

Standing Member: Community Influences on Health Behavior Study Section [CIHB].

2016

Ad-hoc: NIMH (U195). Partnerships for Scaling Up Mental Health Interventions.

2015

Ad-hoc: NIMH Research Education Mentoring Programs for HIV/AIDS (R25).

2017

Scientific Reviewer: Mixed Methods International Research Association Conference

2016-17

Scientific Reviewer: Templeton World Charity Foundation, Nassau, Bahamas

2003-21

Scientific Reviewer: Society for Social Work and Research

2012-15

Ad-hoc: Community Influences on Health Behavior Study Section [CIHB].

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

2024

Reviewer: Art Research Grants. Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR).

2024

Search Committee Member: Director of University of Michigan Arts Initiative

2022-23

Search Committee Co-Chair: Antiracism and Art. University of Michigan

2022

Scientific Reviewer: National Center for Institutional Diversity Anti-Racism Grants

2017-18

Search Committee Member: Postdoctoral Fellow in Arts and Social Work: U-M, Social Work.

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

2014-15

Co-Chair: Arts Option, Sexual Respect Initiative

Selected Funded Research

2024

Skin Deep Art Installation: Critical Consciousness to Abate Colorism. ($17,500). University of Michigan Center for Research on Learning and Teaching, Gilbert Whitaker Fund

2024

Social science, playwriting, and performance to advance social justice. ($1,000). Center for World Performance Studies, University of Michigan. Sabbatical travel grant.

2023

Realm of the Dead: Installation Performance. ($20,000). University of Michigan School of Social Work. Presented at a2ru National Conference.

2022-26

Skin Deep: Art Installation on Colorism. ($100,000). University of Michigan: University Diversity Social Transformation Professor.

2022-23

Using illustration to increase COVID-19 testing. ($975, 705; Renewal: $1,239,077). National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities. Multiple Principal Investigators: Windsor, Benoit, Harper, Pinto.

2019-21

The Realm of Dead: Installation Performance. ($100,000). University of Michigan: Various units and centers provided funds from $300 to $25,000).

2019-21

Art-based Social Justice and Self-Healing Curriculum. ($10,000). University of Michigan Center for Research on Learning and Teaching, Gilbert Whitaker Fund.

2016-21

Community-Wise: Using illustration to reduce alcohol and drug use. ($660,531; Renewal: $1,420,865). National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities. Co-Investigator.

Selected Awards & Honors

2022-27

University Diversity and Social Transformation Professor (Competitive Regental Appointment): University of Michigan School of Social Work.

2022

Fellow: American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare (AASWSW).

2021

Berit Ingersoll-Dayton Collegiate Professor of Social Work (Competitive Regental Appointment): University of Michigan School of Social Work.

2021

Harold R. Johnson Diversity Service Award. Provost Office, University of Michigan

2018-29

Fellow: Academic Leadership Program (ALP) of the Big Ten Academic Alliance.

2015

Best Documentary Script: One-person play, Marília, United Solo Theater Festival, NYC Theater Row.

2014

Short Documentary: Coalition for Women Prisoners

9th Annual Harlem International Film Festival.

2013

Inducted Fellow of the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR). Served with distinction to advance the mission of the Society.

2010

Deborah K. Padgett Early Career Award: Society for Social Work Research.

Selected Funded Research

2024

Skin Deep Art Installation: Critical Consciousness to Abate Colorism. ($17,500). University of Michigan Center for Research on Learning and Teaching, Gilbert Whitaker Fund

2024

Social science, playwriting, and performance to advance social justice. ($1,000). Center for World Performance Studies, University of Michigan. Sabbatical travel grant.

2023

Realm of the Dead: Installation Performance. ($20,000). University of Michigan School of Social Work. Presented at a2ru National Conference.

2022-26

Skin Deep: Art Installation on Colorism. ($100,000). University of Michigan: University Diversity Social Transformation Professor.

2022-23

Using illustration to increase COVID-19 testing. ($975, 705; Renewal: $1,239,077). National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities. Multiple Principal Investigators: Windsor, Benoit, Harper, Pinto.

2019-21

The Realm of Dead: Installation Performance. ($100,000). University of Michigan: Various units and centers provided funds from $300 to $25,000).

2019-21

Art-based Social Justice and Self-Healing Curriculum. ($10,000). University of Michigan Center for Research on Learning and Teaching, Gilbert Whitaker Fund.

2016-21

Community-Wise: Using illustration to reduce alcohol and drug use. ($660,531; Renewal: $1,420,865). National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities. Co-Investigator.

Education

NIMH Postdoctoral Fellowship on HIV Prevention and Sexuality Research. HIV Center for Clinical and Behavioral Studies, New York State Psychiatric Institute and Columbia University, 2003-2006

Ph.D., Social Work: Columbia University School of Social Work, NY, 2003 (Commencement Speaker)

Master of Philosophy: Columbia University, New York, 2002

Master of Social Work: Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Yeshiva University, New York, 1997

B.S., Biological Science: Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil, 1986 (Valedictorian)

ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

2021–23

Associate Dean Research & Innovation: University of Michigan School of Social Work

2016

Professor: University of Michigan School of Social Work

2015

Associate Professor: University of Michigan School of Social Work

2010-15

Associate Professor: Columbia University School of Social Work

2006-10

Assistant Professor: Columbia University School of Social Work

Selected Visual Art, Creative Writing & Performance

Pinto, R. M. (Forthcoming). “Freire and Drama: Anti-Oppression and Healing in the arts & Marília, a play.” Bloomsbury, London.

Pinto, R. M. (2024). Embodying Grief, and Gender and Immigrant Identities. Juried Exhibit. Lane Hall Exhibit Space, University of Michigan. January through July/August, 2024.

Pinto, R. M. (2023). Dramaturg: Confessions of a Menopausal Femme Fatale: A Stand up Storytelling Concert. Written/Performed by Satori Shakoor. Detroit Public Theater: July 21-23.

Pinto, R. M. (2023). Alien: Sculpture from the Realm of the Dead. The International Human Trafficking and Social Justice Conference. Virtual Exhibit. The University of Toledo, OH, USA. September 20-22.

Pinto, R. M. Realm of the Dead – Installation Performance. Commissioned Site-Specific 

·       Fall, 2021, University of Michigan, University of Michigan, School of Social Work Atrium.

·       Fall, 2022, a2ru National Conference, University of Michigan, School of Social Work Atrium.

Pinto, R. M. Marília – Stage Play: Author and performer. 

·       July, 2016, Vrystaat Kunstefees (Afrikaans/English arts festival), University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, Vrystaat, South Africa.

·       November, 2015, United Solo Festival, Theatre Row, NYC. Winner, Best Documentary Script: http://unitedsolo.org/us/marilia-2015/. 

Pinto, R. M. (2014). Short Documentary: Coalition for Women Prisoners http://www.kaltura.com/tiny/ves9r

9th Annual Harlem International Film Festival. Conceiver and Interviewer)

Pinto, R. M. (2012). Anjos – “Fragments” – Poetry

Chelsea Station Issue #3, Chelsea Station Editions, NYC.

Selected Awards & Honors

2022-27

University Diversity and Social Transformation Professor (Competitive Regental Appointment): University of Michigan School of Social Work.

2022

Fellow: American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare (AASWSW).

2021

Berit Ingersoll-Dayton Collegiate Professor of Social Work (Competitive Regental Appointment): University of Michigan School of Social Work.

2021

Harold R. Johnson Diversity Service Award. Provost Office, University of Michigan

2018-29

Fellow: Academic Leadership Program (ALP) of the Big Ten Academic Alliance.

2015

Best Documentary Script: One-person play, Marília, United Solo Theater Festival, NYC Theater Row.

2014

Short Documentary: Coalition for Women Prisoners

9th Annual Harlem International Film Festival.

2013

Inducted Fellow of the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR). Served with distinction to advance the mission of the Society.

2010

Deborah K. Padgett Early Career Award: Society for Social Work Research.

Selected Funded Research

2024

Skin Deep Art Installation: Critical Consciousness to Abate Colorism. ($17,500). University of Michigan Center for Research on Learning and Teaching, Gilbert Whitaker Fund

2024

Social science, playwriting, and performance to advance social justice. ($1,000). Center for World Performance Studies, University of Michigan. Sabbatical travel grant.

2023

Realm of the Dead: Installation Performance. ($20,000). University of Michigan School of Social Work. Presented at a2ru National Conference.

2022-26

Skin Deep: Art Installation on Colorism. ($100,000). University of Michigan: University Diversity Social Transformation Professor.

2022-23

Using illustration to increase COVID-19 testing. ($975, 705; Renewal: $1,239,077). National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities. Multiple Principal Investigators: Windsor, Benoit, Harper, Pinto.

2019-21

The Realm of Dead: Installation Performance. ($100,000). University of Michigan: Various units and centers provided funds from $300 to $25,000).

2019-21

Art-based Social Justice and Self-Healing Curriculum. ($10,000). University of Michigan Center for Research on Learning and Teaching, Gilbert Whitaker Fund.

2016-21

Community-Wise: Using illustration to reduce alcohol and drug use. ($660,531; Renewal: $1,420,865). National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities. Co-Investigator.

Education

NIMH Postdoctoral Fellowship on HIV Prevention and Sexuality Research. HIV Center for Clinical and Behavioral Studies, New York State Psychiatric Institute and Columbia University, 2003-2006

Ph.D., Social Work: Columbia University School of Social Work, NY, 2003 (Commencement Speaker)

Master of Philosophy: Columbia University, New York, 2002

Master of Social Work: Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Yeshiva University, New York, 1997

B.S., Biological Science: Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil, 1986 (Valedictorian)

ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

2021–23

Associate Dean Research & Innovation: University of Michigan School of Social Work

2016

Professor: University of Michigan School of Social Work

2015

Associate Professor: University of Michigan School of Social Work

2010-15

Associate Professor: Columbia University School of Social Work

2006-10

Assistant Professor: Columbia University School of Social Work

Selected Visual Art, Creative Writing & Performance

Pinto, R. M. (Forthcoming). “Freire and Drama: Anti-Oppression and Healing in the arts & Marília, a play.” Bloomsbury, London.

Pinto, R. M. (2024). Embodying Grief, and Gender and Immigrant Identities. Juried Exhibit. Lane Hall Exhibit Space, University of Michigan. January through July/August, 2024.

Pinto, R. M. (2023). Dramaturg: Confessions of a Menopausal Femme Fatale: A Stand up Storytelling Concert. Written/Performed by Satori Shakoor. Detroit Public Theater: July 21-23.

Pinto, R. M. (2023). Alien: Sculpture from the Realm of the Dead. The International Human Trafficking and Social Justice Conference. Virtual Exhibit. The University of Toledo, OH, USA. September 20-22.

Pinto, R. M. Realm of the Dead – Installation Performance. Commissioned Site-Specific 

·       Fall, 2021, University of Michigan, University of Michigan, School of Social Work Atrium.

·       Fall, 2022, a2ru National Conference, University of Michigan, School of Social Work Atrium.

Pinto, R. M. Marília – Stage Play: Author and performer. 

·       July, 2016, Vrystaat Kunstefees (Afrikaans/English arts festival), University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, Vrystaat, South Africa.

·       November, 2015, United Solo Festival, Theatre Row, NYC. Winner, Best Documentary Script: http://unitedsolo.org/us/marilia-2015/. 

Pinto, R. M. (2014). Short Documentary: Coalition for Women Prisoners http://www.kaltura.com/tiny/ves9r

9th Annual Harlem International Film Festival. Conceiver and Interviewer)

Pinto, R. M. (2012). Anjos – “Fragments” – Poetry

Chelsea Station Issue #3, Chelsea Station Editions, NYC.

Selected Awards & Honors

2022-27

University Diversity and Social Transformation Professor (Competitive Regental Appointment): University of Michigan School of Social Work.

2022

Fellow: American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare (AASWSW).

2021

Berit Ingersoll-Dayton Collegiate Professor of Social Work (Competitive Regental Appointment): University of Michigan School of Social Work.

2021

Harold R. Johnson Diversity Service Award. Provost Office, University of Michigan

2018-29

Fellow: Academic Leadership Program (ALP) of the Big Ten Academic Alliance.

2015

Best Documentary Script: One-person play, Marília, United Solo Theater Festival, NYC Theater Row.

2014

Short Documentary: Coalition for Women Prisoners http://www.kaltura.com/tiny/ves9r

9th Annual Harlem International Film Festival.

Selected Presentations

Pinto, R.M. (2024). "My Gender States": Using Artistic Research for Social Justice and Self-Healing. Lane Hall, University of Michigan. (March 18, 2024).

Pinto, R.M. (2024). Critical Dialogues: Using art to address sexism, racism, and classism in substance use disorder treatment. Council on Social Work Education. 

Pinto, R. M. (October 2023). Skin Deep: A Histological Examination of Colorism. a2ru National Conference. Pennsylvania, October 19-21.

Pinto, R. M. & Conrad-Cohen, S. (2023). Special Session: Using Art-based Research in Social Work Science. Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Conference, Phoenix, Arizona.

Pinto, R. M., Lee, C. A., Arthur, M., & Windsor, L. (2022). From homophobic and sexist attitudes to tolerance toward LGBTQ+ individuals: Art & Critical consciousness as a tool against stigma. 24th International AIDS Conference, Montreal, Canada.

Arthur, M. & Pinto, R. M. (2022). Theatrical Performance as a potential tool to identify stigmatizing encounters and build community trust among PLWHA. 24th International AIDS Conference, Montreal, Canada.

Pinto, R. M. (2021). Panelist for Democratizing the Arts: Imagining new inclusive and equitable practices. International Centre for Social Engagement and Inclusion in the Arts. June 10, Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.

Pinto, R. M. (2020). Art Installation as a Theater Stage to Broadcast Unheard Voices: Art Research. Art & Education for Social Justice Symposium. Athens, Georgia, USA.

Pinto, R. M., & Roach. M. (2019). Using art-based methods to Improve Symptoms of Compassion Fatigue. Detroit Health Department: HIV Networking Quarterly Meeting, April 16, Detroit, MI. 

Pinto, R. M. (2017). (Workshop). PHOTOVOICE: A Participatory Research Method and Advocacy Tool.  8th International School on Popular Education, EPES, January 11, Santiago, Chile.

Pinto, R. M. (2015).  CALLALOO Conference Panelist: The Other American Reading Brazil. Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice, June 10-13. The Department of Africana Studies,

Brown University, Providence, RI.

Pinto, R. M. (2015).  CALLALOO Conference Panelist: The Other American Reading Brazil. Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice, June 10-13. The Department of Africana Studies, Brown University, Providence, RI.

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